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The Problem with Online Home Values
We have all been there. It is late at night and you find yourself scrolling through real estate apps just to see what that house down the street sold for or what the latest algorithm thinks your own home is worth. There is a certain dopamine hit that comes with...
What You’ll Never See in a Listing but Your Realtor Always Notices
Scroll through any real estate listing and everything looks perfect. Bright kitchens. Fluffy sofas. Sunlight pouring through spotless windows. Listings are designed to make you fall in love fast. But just like social media, what you see is a carefully curated...
Best Practices For Keeping Energy Bills Low This Winter
Living in San Diego, we’re lucky. We get to trade snow shovels for surfboards, and "winter" usually just means reaching for a Patagonia fleece when the marine layer rolls in. But then, the SDG&E bill arrives. We’ve all had that moment: opening the envelope (or the...
Fix These Winter Issues Now Before They Get Expensive
Let's talk about the most valuable investment you already have: your current home. Winters in San Diego brings their own kind of weather and potential headaches. I’m talking about those little maintenance issues that seem small in the sunshine but turn into expensive,...
How Other Homes Are Decorating This Holiday Plus Tips Designers Swear By
The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute you are planning to decorate early, and the next thing you know, guests are texting that they are “five minutes away.” The good news is that you do not need a full renovation or a designer budget to make...
Not Sure What to Bring to a Housewarming or Holiday Visit? We’ve Got You!
Finding the right gift for a homeowner can feel surprisingly tricky. You want something thoughtful but useful, personal but not clutter. That is exactly why we asked our real estate agents and staff to share their go to gift ideas. After years of working with...
These Holiday Safety Mistakes Could Cost You Thousands (and How to Avoid Them)
It is officially that time of year when our homes start glowing with twinkling lights, wreaths on every door, and someone in the neighborhood inevitably attempts a Clark Griswold-level display. Even though we live in sunny San Diego, where winter is more...
Move Over Neutrals! The Sofa Trend No One Saw Coming
You’ll usually see a solid fabric or leather sofa paired with a patterned rug. But what happens when you flip that idea around? For years, neutral sofas ruled the design world. Beige, gray, cream, and taupe were safe choices that promised flexibility. Now, we’re...
How to Fit Everyone in Your House This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all fun and games until you start looking around your kitchen, thinking, Where on earth am I going to put all of this food? And all of these people? If you live in a modest home or apartment, you are definitely not alone. Most people don’t have a...
The Problem with Online Home Values
We have all been there. It is late at night and you find yourself scrolling through real estate apps just to see what that house down the street sold for or what the latest algorithm thinks your own home is worth. There is a certain dopamine hit that comes with...
What You’ll Never See in a Listing but Your Realtor Always Notices
Scroll through any real estate listing and everything looks perfect. Bright kitchens. Fluffy sofas. Sunlight pouring through spotless windows. Listings are designed to make you fall in love fast. But just like social media, what you see is a carefully curated...
Best Practices For Keeping Energy Bills Low This Winter
Living in San Diego, we’re lucky. We get to trade snow shovels for surfboards, and "winter" usually just means reaching for a Patagonia fleece when the marine layer rolls in. But then, the SDG&E bill arrives. We’ve all had that moment: opening the envelope (or the...
Fix These Winter Issues Now Before They Get Expensive
Let's talk about the most valuable investment you already have: your current home. Winters in San Diego brings their own kind of weather and potential headaches. I’m talking about those little maintenance issues that seem small in the sunshine but turn into expensive,...
How Other Homes Are Decorating This Holiday Plus Tips Designers Swear By
The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up on us. One minute you are planning to decorate early, and the next thing you know, guests are texting that they are “five minutes away.” The good news is that you do not need a full renovation or a designer budget to make...
Not Sure What to Bring to a Housewarming or Holiday Visit? We’ve Got You!
Finding the right gift for a homeowner can feel surprisingly tricky. You want something thoughtful but useful, personal but not clutter. That is exactly why we asked our real estate agents and staff to share their go to gift ideas. After years of working with...
The Problem with Online Home Values
We have all been there. It is late at night and you find yourself scrolling through real estate apps just to see what that house down the street sold for or what the latest algorithm thinks your own home is worth. There is a certain dopamine hit that comes with...
What You’ll Never See in a Listing but Your Realtor Always Notices
Scroll through any real estate listing and everything looks perfect. Bright kitchens. Fluffy sofas. Sunlight pouring through spotless windows. Listings are designed to make you fall in love fast. But just like social media, what you see is a carefully curated...
Best Practices For Keeping Energy Bills Low This Winter
Living in San Diego, we’re lucky. We get to trade snow shovels for surfboards, and "winter" usually just means reaching for a Patagonia fleece when the marine layer rolls in. But then, the SDG&E bill arrives. We’ve all had that moment: opening the envelope (or the...